Compaq MPAC-18 Network Card User Manual


 
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MPAC-18 Manual
Printer Port LPT-1
A 25-pin D-type female printer port (LPT-1) connector is available on the bottom access panel. The port
is labeled accordingly. The LPT-1 is a Multi-mode high performance parallel port with base address of
0X0100h-0X0FFCh, 11 IRQ and 4 DMA options. In standard mode it provides bi-directional SPP, in
enhanced mode it is EPP V1.7 and EPP V1.9 compatible, and in high-speed mode is ECP, IEEE1284
compliant.
Serial Communication Ports
The COM2 and COM3 serial ports are available on the bottom panel. The COM1 serial port is used by
the touchscreen and is not accessible to the user. The standard 9-pin D-sub connector pin out is shown in
the Appendix. COM 3 can be configured as either RS-422/RS-485. The pin definitions for COM 3 change
as shown in the Appendix. Connections are based on signals at the DB-9 end of cable.
Floppy & CD-ROM
The floppy and CD-ROM drives are located behind the cover on the right side of the unit. Access to these
drives can be obtained by removal of three Phillips screws.